Personal Assistant to High-Tech Founder and CEO

Long Beach, California, United States

The Skylus Organization is the personal office of Mr. Jay Skylus.

www.skylus.org

The Skylus Organization is seeking a high performance, proactive Personal Assistant (PA) to support our Founder and CEO building and investing in companies in the fast-paced high-tech industry. This role is instrumental in managing his professional and personal priorities, ensuring optimal use of his time while promoting a balanced and organized approach to his daily life.

This role is ideal for an early- to mid-career professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

This is not a passive support role—it requires proactive problem-solving, discretion, and extreme attention to detail. The PA will focus on tactical execution, daily logistics, and personal support, ensuring that the CEO operates efficiently while other staff in the CEO's office handles business operations.

If you're sharp, adaptable, and eager to grow in an elite business environment, this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule Management:

  • Oversee and manage a complex calendar, coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel plans.
  • Proactively schedule time to ensure a balanced workflow and prioritize critical personal and professional commitments.
  • Serve as the gatekeeper, prioritizing incoming requests and adjusting schedules as needed.

Personal Errands & Task Execution:

  • Handle shopping, deliveries, reservations, and vendor coordination.
  • Arrange appointments and maintain the principal's personal schedules.
  • Coordinate with service providers to ensure efficient management of personal tasks.
  • Maintain personal records, subscriptions, and recurring tasks for the principal.
  • Ensure office setups, workspaces, and daily environments run smoothly.

Family and Personal Engagement:

  • Plan, organize, and coordinate family activities, events, and logistics, ensuring alignment with the principal's schedule.
  • Maintain clear communication with family members and other key contacts.

Administrative and Daily Operations:

  • Handle day-to-day errands, reservations, and special projects as directed.
  • Prepare agendas, reminders, and summaries for meetings and events.
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Travel Coordination:

  • Plan and book travel arrangements, including accommodations, itineraries, and transportation.
  • Anticipate and resolve any travel-related issues to ensure seamless experiences.
  • Assist with determining what to pack, logistics, and last-minute travel adjustments.

Supportive Partnership:

  • Act as a trusted partner in ensuring priorities are met and stress levels are minimized.
  • Stay proactive in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and balance.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, vendors, and service providers.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of experience in personal assistance, executive support, or administrative roles.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail—must be able to multitask effectively.
  • Ability to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems.
  • Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.
  • Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, and respectful.
  • Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and scheduling tools.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting entrepreneurs, executives, or high-performance professionals.
  • Background in event planning, logistics, or high-end service roles.
  • Familiarity with high-net-worth lifestyle management, travel planning, or private service industries.
  • Willingness to travel with the principal to support as needed.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision; Paid Time Off; Bonus Potential, Stock Incentives, Performance-Based Promotions
  • Opportunity to work closely with the principal and make a meaningful contribution to his success.
  • A collaborative and supportive environment that values balance, growth, and efficiency.

Note:

This role requires a high performance, professionalism, confidentiality, and adaptability to support the principal's professional and personal needs effectively.

ITAR REQUIREMENT

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

BENEFITS

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision; Paid Time Off; Bonus Potential, Stock Incentives, Performance-Based Promotions

SCHEDULE

Weekdays; weekends as necessary

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment with Aevum is governed by qualifications, competence, and merit.  Employment will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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